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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity may enter into grants, contracts, or other agreements to provide technical assistance in support of regional manufacturing partnerships in collaboration with the following: (1) employer associations representing manufacturers; (2) secondary and postsecondary institutions, including public universities and community colleges; and (3) workforce stakeholders, including local workforce innovation boards and local workforce innovation areas.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law in Illinois to enable the department to provide technical assistance to regional manufacturing partnerships. Specifically, the bill allows the department to enter into grants, contracts, or other agreements to support these partnerships, subject to available funding. The partnerships will involve collaboration between three key groups: (1) employer associations representing manufacturers, (2) educational institutions such as public universities and community colleges, and (3) workforce stakeholders like local workforce innovation boards and areas. The goal appears to be strengthening manufacturing sectors by facilitating cooperation between employers, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations. This type of collaborative approach aims to support regional economic development by helping manufacturers access resources, training, and strategic support that can enhance their competitiveness and workforce capabilities.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Christopher Belt (D)*,
Suzanne Ness (D)*,
Lakesia Collins (D),
Erica Harriss (R),
Laura Murphy (D),
Doris Turner (D),
Mark Walker (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0342 (on 08/15/2025)
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